Recently, the US State Department made a notable change to its online fact sheet on US relations with Taiwan by removing the phrase 'we do not support Taiwan independence.' This move, described as a 'routine' update, has sparked a strong reaction from China, with Beijing accusing the Trump administration of a 'serious regression' in its stance on Taiwan.
China, which considers Taiwan as its own territory, has long opposed any support for Taiwan independence and views it as a red line issue. The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the US for the revision, warning of potential damage to China-US relations and urging Washington to correct its 'mistakes' promptly.
